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designation is granted for 4 years.</p> <div > <style type="text/css"> #before { padding: 10px 10px 0px 10px; border: 3px solid #27A4E1; margin-bottom: 20px; } </style> <div id="before"> <h4>Before the Journey</h4> <p>Applying for the Pathway to Excellence庐 or Pathway to Excellence in Long Term Care庐 designation is a significant commitment that requires high-level oversight, a realistic timeline, and a realistic budget. <a href="https://www.nursingworld.org/organizational-programs/pathway/apply/form-acute-care-self-assessment-of-organization-culture/" target="_blank"><em>Conducting a Self-Assessment of Organizational Culture</em></a> is a good first step to determine the gap between the organization鈥檚 current and desired state.</p> </div> <p align="center"><img src="https://www.nursingworld.org/globalassets/organizational-programs/pathway-to-excellence/gfx_process2.fw.png" width="591" height="404" alt=""/></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="c-container-block__content c-container-block__content--margin grid grid--flex"><div class="block accordionitemblock c-container-block__slide grid__item one-whole large--two-thirds pad--large--one-third hasnav videosmall"> <section class="e-accordion__item" data-require="./src/views/accordion-item-view" data-collapse-panel="true" data-gtm-event-action="/organizational-programs/pathway/overview/the-application-process/" data-gtm-event-label="Step 1: Applicant Registration" > <a class="e-accordion__toggle" href="#" data-accordion-toggle> <h2 class="e-accordion__toggle-title">Step 1: Applicant Registration</h2> </a> <div class="e-accordion__item-content" data-accordion-content> <div class="e-richtext"> <p>All application materials must be received via the Pathway Portal <a href="https://pathway.nursingworld.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://pathway.nursingworld.org</a> at least 8 -12 months before the requested date of the Pathway Standards document submission.<br />Register via the Pathway Portal <a href="https://pathway.nursingworld.org/Pathway/org/org-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener">online application</a>: <em>Pathway Applicant Registration </em>includes:</p> <ul> <li>Complete the registration form</li> <li>Upload the following documents:</li> </ul> <ul> <li>CNO or DON curriculum vitae</li> <li>Organizational chart(s) that reflects the CNO / DON relationship with the 1) Executive Leadership 2) nursing services and 3) additional campus(es) as applicable.</li> <li>Operating license or other independent verification of licensed beds if applicable.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Pay the non-refundable Applicant Registration fee <a href="/organizational-programs/pathway/apply/fees/">application fee</a> at the time of application, with a check or credit card via the Pathway Portal.</li> </ul> <p>Check Remittance address</p> <p>ANCC Pathway<br />P.O. Box 505035<br />St. Louis, MO 63150-5035</p> <p>The Applicant Registration will be processed once the above is fulfilled.</p> </div> </div> </section></div><div class="block accordionitemblock c-container-block__slide grid__item one-whole large--two-thirds pad--large--one-third hasnav videosmall"> <section class="e-accordion__item" data-require="./src/views/accordion-item-view" data-collapse-panel="true" data-gtm-event-action="/organizational-programs/pathway/overview/the-application-process/" data-gtm-event-label="Step 2: Pathway Standards Document (PSD)" > <a class="e-accordion__toggle" href="#" data-accordion-toggle> <h2 class="e-accordion__toggle-title">Step 2: Pathway Standards Document (PSD)</h2> </a> <div class="e-accordion__item-content" data-accordion-content> <div class="e-richtext"> <p>Applicant organizations are required to:</p> <p>Upload the Pathway Standards Document in the Pathway Portal via <a href="https://www.pteapplication.org/">www.pteapplication.org</a> by the submission date deadline.</p> <p>The Pathway Standards Document (PSD) is an organization’s written response to the requirements of the application manual. It includes the Organizational Demographic Form (ODF), Organizational Overview (OO) documents, and Elements of Performance (EOP) Narratives showing how the standards are implemented. This is used as the primary appraisal method for applicant organizations.</p> <p>Pathway Standards Document submission dates:</p> <ul> <li>February 1</li> <li>April 1</li> <li>June 1</li> <li>August 1</li> <li>November 1</li> </ul> <p>For current fees, please visit <a href="/organizational-programs/pathway/apply/fees/">Program Fees page</a>.</p> </div> </div> </section></div><div class="block accordionitemblock c-container-block__slide grid__item one-whole large--two-thirds pad--large--one-third hasnav videosmall"> <section class="e-accordion__item" data-require="./src/views/accordion-item-view" data-collapse-panel="true" data-gtm-event-action="/organizational-programs/pathway/overview/the-application-process/" data-gtm-event-label="Step 3: Pathway Survey" > <a class="e-accordion__toggle" href="#" data-accordion-toggle> <h2 class="e-accordion__toggle-title">Step 3: Pathway Survey</h2> </a> <div class="e-accordion__item-content" data-accordion-content> <div class="e-richtext"> <p>Following a successful Pathway Standards document review, nurses complete the Pathway Survey to indicate whether the Pathway Standards have been enculturated. For some organizations, may include non-nurse midwives and nursing assistants. The organization must meet survey thresholds.</p> </div> </div> </section></div><div class="block accordionitemblock c-container-block__slide grid__item one-whole large--two-thirds pad--large--one-third hasnav videosmall"> <section class="e-accordion__item" data-require="./src/views/accordion-item-view" data-collapse-panel="true" data-gtm-event-action="/organizational-programs/pathway/overview/the-application-process/" data-gtm-event-label="Step 4: Recognition and Reflection" > <a class="e-accordion__toggle" href="#" data-accordion-toggle> <h2 class="e-accordion__toggle-title">Step 4: Recognition and Reflection</h2> </a> <div class="e-accordion__item-content" data-accordion-content> <div class="e-richtext"> <p>Pending the Pathway designation decision, organizations reflect on the accomplishments of their Pathway Journey and establish a plan for sustaining engagement and continuous pursuit of excellence.</p> </div> </div> </section></div></div> </div> </section> </div></div> </div> 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